5 out of 5 stars and 23 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
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(23)Rhode Island, Newport, Boston & surrounds, Connecticut
About this vendor
With over 25 years experience behind a camera, the camera is an extension of Irena's hand, like a brush is to a painter. Shooting so many weddings, from the modest to the funky, to the extravagant, has given her a unique perspective and the ability to work in any circumstances and environments. Flexibility and spontaneity are some of her favorite traits - creating a stunning organic and authentic look in any setting. Irena's focus is you, making you feel comfortable in front of the camera within moments. Follow along with her adventures on insta @irenamandel
Details
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2017 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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out of 5.023 reviews
I have no idea where to begin! Irena was VERY accommodating to the situation my husband and I were in. Her work truly speaks for itself. She was so great to work with! Typically ph...
otographers talk up each couple and it may come across as if they sound like robots who say the same thing to everyone, but with Irena it never felt that way. She was super helpful in making sure we knew how to pose and encouraged us to be as natural as possible with out it being awkward. One of the best things a guest at our wedding said was that Irena blended in with the crowd, and never felt like there was someone hovering taking photos. The photos that we got back were SOOO perfect and well organized! After viewing all of our photos it was like getting the opportunity to relive every moment of our special day! Communication was great too! Any other photography needs in the future, I would 100% go through Irena! I could not recommend her enough! She helped make our big day so perfect!
We hired Irena to provide a live stream for our wedding guests abroad. It was perfect. She did a wonderful job and really made the wedding for us seeing many of our guests couldn’t...
travel. Great way to have them be part of the event virtually and live. Irena was very professional and a joy to work with.
I would 100% recommend Irena to capture beautiful photos for any special event. Throughout our experience she was timely and efficient in her work, was an absolute pleasure to work...
with, and ensured that we were happy with our end product. Our wedding photos were everything we had hoped for and more!
Irena is an absolute joy and pleasure to work with! She is so amazingly talented! I worked with Irena on numerous photos-shoots and events, she takes such beautiful photos! Our com...
pany is working with her again on another photo-shoot this Winter and we just can't wait; her attention to detail and her subjects are unparalleled! If you need an excellent photographer, please do not hesitate to contact her! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome creative gift!
We could not be happier with our experience with Irena. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met and working with her was a lot of fun. We did not know what to expects but h...
ad such a good time doing the engagement shoot we didn't want it to end. The pictures from our wedding are amazing and she made it fun and stress free the entire time. Irena has truely become a friend and looking back we could not picture someone else shooting our wedding.
We hired Irena for our Labor Day weekend wedding and I'm so happy we did! She was the ideal photographer throughout. I legitimately enjoyed our meetings because Irena was both a pr...
o and fun as hell. I was blown away by her portfolio and I was blown away again by the photos of our wedding. I can't imagine having worked with anyone else. Irena is the total package.
We hired Irena for our Labor Day weekend wedding and I'm so happy we did! She was the ideal photographer throughout. I legitimately enjoyed our meetings because Irena was both a pr...
o and fun as hell. I was blown away by her portfolio and I was blown away again by the photos of our wedding. I can't imagine having worked with anyone else. Irena is the total package.
Amazing photographer sse went above and beyond to capture every special moment ♡ thank you
Irena was amazing! She is a total professional and we had so much fun working with her. I honestly don't believe that any other photographer would have captured the shots she did--...
I still can't believe how gorgeous some of the photos are. Most importantly for me, I didn't have to worry about a THING on my wedding day. Irena knew exactly how to capture the types of photos we wanted. Even though she had created a very detailed timeline for the day, she totally adapted on the fly to anything and everything and really let us enjoy our day. I can't recommend Irena enough-- if you want a fantastic photographer who will work her tail off to ensure that you have a perfect day (and who also happens to be a genuinely delightful person), hire Irena Mandel!
Irena is great!! I second shot for her at a wedding. She is an extremely hard worker. She never stopped shooting! Her photos have a timeless, fairytale-like style but maintain a cl...
assic feel. Highly recommended!
Patrick and I stumbled upon Irena on Thumbtack after several photographers recommended by friends and family were already booked (we are late planners), and I have to say it was th...
e best accident that could have happened. After reviewing all of the photographers in our price-range, Irena's portfolio stood out well above the rest. I have a college degree in photography, so I knew exactly what I wanted. Her use of soft, natural lighting , composure and candid shots were so superior, I knew right away how talented she was. We scheduled our first meeting to discuss her bridal packages, and of continued to bond over our love of Peruvian food (and just food in general), dorky TV shows and travel.
Irena is the type of photographer that pays close attention to detail and makes each and every client feel like the center of her world. She has an uncanny ability to understand people and was able to help Patrick and I relax and have fun during our engagement photo shoot together. This really helped us nail down natural and beautiful photos during our wedding day. I truly do not have words for how amazing Irena is. But I do promise that each and every couple that hires her will not be disappointed with the high quality service and photography, coupled with her fun and easy-going spirit.
Such a fun experience. The photos came out absolutely amazing and they represent our love perfectly!! ❤️
Irena is the single best decision made when my daughter Jacqueline got married 29 days ago! She was hired 2 years ago for her destination wedding in Newport, Rhode Island. I give h...
er a 10 star review because she is worth it. Her artistic prowess and vision is bar none the envy of every photographer. She delivered my daughter's vision for her dream wedding and memories to last a lifetime! The communication and prepping prior to her wedding day were of the utmost importance. Irena made herself available above and beyond to make this special day for us. Irena captured Jacqueline and John's dream wedding and we feel so lucky. She is the best!
Irena was the photographer for my daughter's wedding but soon after meeting her I could tell she was more than just Ashley and Matt's photographer. She had become their friend. She...
had come to know them through their meetings and it showed. Not only does Irena capture the shot she captures the emotion of the shot. She is amazing. I look at the pictures of my daughter's wedding and the feeling is there in the photos. The love the happiness and the pure joy of the whole day and night is there in those photos. I highly recommend Irena Mandel. You will NOT be disappointed and you will most likely gain a friend in the process 💕💕💕
I can't stress enough how wonderful Irena was to work with. She is hilarious and fun, but also so calming and capable. She is an expert at herding cats and keeping everyone smili...
ng. And of course, there is Irena's eye-I wish you could see the random stairway she took photos of us on, and then see how those photos came out. Magical-she is an artist. She is the best-people still can't get over our photos from the night.
Irena shot my brother's wedding a few years ago and when I recently got engaged, calling her was a no brainer. Her pictures are stunning but even more important to me is how enjoya...
ble she is to work with.
Irena's a wedding expert and in working with her on my upcoming wedding, she's been so helpful with any and all details! She's quick to offer referrals, full of great ideas, and clearly loves her job. I highly recommend her for any bride.
We used Irena Mandel Photography for our pictures and she was amazing!! She captured so much joy, so much love. The pictures of me and my husband from her are the best I have of us...
. Her editing style is flawless and everyone is raving about the pictures she did for us. I can't recommend her enough!!
Irena is that rare and magical mix of super professional and SO easy to work with. She immediately understood the wants and needs of the entire party and made the photo sessions a ...
part of the celebration. And when it was all said and done, wow. Just beautiful, timeless, creative and caring shots. I'd highly recommend Irena to anyone!
Our experience with Irena was nothing but amazing. Irena and her assistant Jamie were wonderful to work with; they took great care of us throughout the wedding, making sure we had ...
something to eat/drink and helping us out in many different ways. Throughout our communications, Irena was not only professional and attentive, but also extremely personal and patient. She was truly amazing in every aspect. My husband and I are so happy with the photos she took and cannot wait to receive the album!
Irena is a pro at using natural light. Can't say enough good things about her images. They are classic, classy and say "fine art" all over them!
Irena was perfect! Not only did she give us amazing photos we'll never forget, she also helped out in a hundred other ways.
Full of energy and reveling in the magic day, she als...
o had a great sense of when to just let us enjoy the wedding. At her recommendation, my wife and I took some short time immediately after the ceremony to just take in each other and the reality that we were finally married! It was exactly what we needed.
My wife looked angelic, she's super happy. Happy wife, happy life!
Hands down,Irena is the best photographer I have ever worked with. Most photographers only want the best angles and can be a little pushy, not Irena. She took the time to get to kn...
ow my wife and I to figure out what was important for us. She wasn't pushy and got the best photos you could ever believe! She could have even helped us coordinate the wedding, that is how experienced, calming and wonderful she was. In my opinion, going anywhere else would be a step down. Thank you Irena for forever capturing the most amazing day of my life in such a beautiful way!
Irena did the photography for my both my engagement photos as well as my 2013 wedding and I highly recommend her services! Our engagement shoot took place at a local pick-your-own ...
farm, where we intended to take pictures with their blooming cherry trees. Little did we expect the trees to only be knee-high! Irena took it in stride and executed on a lovely shoot in the apple orchards…and we even spent some time with goats (always a win in my book). We had fun and the pictures came out lovely.
Our wedding photos are exquisite. We got married at a little herb farm in central MA surrounded by our nearest and dearest friends and family- a much smaller wedding than we had originally assumed we would be having, but absolutely perfect for our quiet hearts. Irena was prepared, professional, and quite clearly enjoyed what she was doing. She was and is, in short, a joy to work with.
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